Aroma food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barking and Dagenham
Aroma holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 458 Lodge Avenue, RM9 4QS
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 1,197 rated places in Barking and Dagenham score this low, about one in 46. By contrast 55% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← Aroma | |
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Aroma the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Aroma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aafio Mini Market Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2023 |
| Barking United Services Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Albadia Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| Barking Community Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Barking Abbey Comprehensive Upper School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Aliza Kitchen Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Barking Riverside Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Aroma
What is Aroma's food hygiene rating?
Aroma has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Aroma safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Aroma last inspected?
Aroma was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aroma?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aroma compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,197 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, while Aroma holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Aroma and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Barking and Dagenham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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